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Wrigley Brook
River Roch, Heywood, Rochdale.jpg
Confluence with River Roch
Country England
Physical characteristics
Main source Hareshill
River mouth River Roch, Heywood
53°35′54.27″N 2°13′54.51″W / 53.5984083°N 2.2318083°W / 53.5984083; -2.2318083

Wrigley Brook is a small stream in Greater Manchester, England. It flows through the town of Heywood. This brook is special because much of it flows underground in pipes, which is called being culverted. It is also a tributary of the River Roch, meaning it flows into the River Roch.

About Wrigley Brook

Wrigley Brook is a watercourse that mostly runs hidden from view. When a river or stream is culverted, it means it has been put into large pipes or channels underground. This is often done in towns to make space for buildings or roads.

Where Does it Flow?

The brook starts in an area called Hareshill, which is to the south of Heywood. From there, it travels northwards. Its journey ends when it joins the River Roch. This meeting point is known as Bottom O' th' Brow.

What is a Tributary?

A tributary is like a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. So, Wrigley Brook is a tributary because its waters eventually join the River Roch. This helps to make the River Roch bigger and stronger as it continues its journey.

Next confluence upstream River Roch Next confluence downstream
Naden Brook Wrigley Brook Tack Lee Brook
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